Bills · HR 6595
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6595Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the availability of care for veterans at facilities of the Department of Defense.
INTRO DEC 10· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMany veterans face challenges accessing healthcare, including long wait times or limited availability of certain services at VA facilities. At the same time, some military hospitals may not be operating at full capacity. This bill aims to bridge that gap by allowing veterans to receive care at underutilized military medical facilities, making better use of taxpayer-funded resources across both departments.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more efficient use of federal healthcare infrastructure and potentially improve health outcomes for veterans by providing more timely and accessible care. Without it, the existing pressures on the VA healthcare system and the underutilization of some military medical facilities would likely continue, leaving veterans with fewer options and potentially longer waits for essential services.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop and implement 'action plans' at military medical facilities with excess capacity.
This is the core mechanism to allow veterans to receive medical care at military hospitals, improving access and resource utilization.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that these action plans include cross-credentialing of healthcare providers, expedited access to military bases for VA staff and veterans, and integrated information technology systems.
These provisions are crucial for seamless operations and effective care delivery when providers and patients move between the two large federal healthcare systems.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a secure and confidential mechanism for veterans to report concerns or complaints about care received under these new arrangements.
This ensures patient safety and accountability, building trust in the expanded healthcare options for veterans.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to submit action plans to Congress and provide annual briefings on their implementation and effectiveness.
This provision ensures transparency, oversight, and continuous improvement of the programs aimed at improving veteran care.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
DEC 10
Introduced in House
DEC 10
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6595
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025
House BillHR 6595Armed Forces and National Security
To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the availability of care for veterans at facilities of the Department of Defense.
INTRODUCED DEC 10, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
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